Blood results

Hi finished breast cancer treatment January 23 and was started on leuprorelin injections, Abemaciclib, & letrozole just had some bloods done as I’ve been swelling out legs, wrists, hands and oncology are saying nothing to do with my cancer drugs as had these symptoms pre cancer diagnosis so they asked GP to investigate  so GP have done loads of bloods three of which so far have came back abnormal HEP2, C3 C4 competent high, igm low - I’m still waiting on other results but liver spot, immune profile all negative so just waiting on thyroid - been on thyroxine for 20+ years -  I have a job to walk ankles knees etc in pain would appreciate any comments as it’s been two weeks and still waiting for GP to call with his thoughts and the wait is killing me

  • Hello and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry to hear you are having these problems with swelling, but I do not know why this may be happening.

    The medications that you are on for your breast cancer all have side effects. Letrozole can cause swelling, see the link here, but as you had these symptoms before you started treatment, it is difficult to say what may be the cause.

    I am sorry we are unable to be more help SJG, but hopefully you will hear from your doctor soon. If you want to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline the number is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open 9 till 5, Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Sarah.